draw away

verb

drew away; drawn away; drawing away; draws away

intransitive verb

: to move ahead (as of an opponent in a race)

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Analysts, including many Republicans, perceived Paxton as the weaker candidate against Talarico in November, which some party leaders fear could require extra resources and campaign help that draws away from other competitive Senate races. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 That had come courtesy of Matty Cash in a 1-1 draw away to a Sunderland side who had 10 men for more than an hour. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Human rights advocates say this has expanded since Israel's wars in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon have drawn away much of the world's attention. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 19 May 2026 After Williams left, Thomas was drawn away from basketball toward football, setting in motion a life that brought a remarkable legacy and a tragic end. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw away

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of draw away was in the 14th century

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“Draw away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20away. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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